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Hawaiian Rolls Cinnamon Rolls

These Hawaiian Roll Cinnamon Rolls come together fast and taste like a bakery treat straight from your oven! With soft, buttery rolls, warm cinnamon sugar, and creamy icing, they’re an easy win for breakfast or dessert.
Author: Nikki Lee
Servings: 12 cinnamon rolls
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Inactive Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 tablespoons salted butter softened
  • ⅔ cups light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract divided
  • 12 count package Hawaiian rolls
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup heavy cream or milk
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350° F.
  • To a bowl add the butter, sugar, cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix with a hand mixer on medium speed until combined. Set aside.
  • Line a 9x13 baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cut the rolls in half long ways. Set the tops off to the side.
  • Use a spatula to evenly spread 3/4 of the sugar mixture on the bottom of the buns.
  • Place the tops on top of the buns.
  • Spread the remainder of the sugar mixture on top of the buns.
  • Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Gently place an aluminum foil tent on top.
  • Bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and place on a cooling rack for 5 to 20 minutes. The longer the cinnamon rolls cool, the thicker the icing will be.
  • While the cinnamon rolls are cooling in a bowl, add the cream cheese, heavy cream, and the remainder of the vanilla extract. With a clean hand mixer, over medium speed mix for at least 1 minute or until smooth and creamy.
  • Add the powdered sugar. Use the hand mixer to mix for at least 2 minutes or until fluffy.
  • Spread the icing on top of the cinnamon rolls. If you like it less sweet you can use less icing.

Notes

  • Soften your ingredients first: Make sure to let butter and cream cheese sit out for about 30 minutes so they mix smoothly without lumps.
  • Don’t skip the foil: Tent the rolls with foil halfway through baking to prevent the tops from getting too dark and the centers from becoming too soft.
  • Want to add Nuts: Top with chopped pecans, walnuts, or slivered almonds before baking for extra texture and flavor.
  • Don't want to use cream cheese? Use 8 tablespoons of softened butter instead for a simple, sweet glaze.
Make it ahead: Assemble the rolls, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Bake fresh the next day.
Storage: Cover and store at room temperature for 1 day or refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cinnamon roll | Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 98mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 369IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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www.soulfullymade.com/hawaiian-roll-cinnamon-rolls/